Stranded

[Sebby]

Nar Shaddaa, Evening
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Nolan had spent far too long on Nar Shaddaa than he had intended. After weeks of being stuck here, he was no closer to finding any Jedi or information on their location. It seemed that hardly anyone cared about their whereabouts, and if Nolan really was force-sensitive, he'd like to learn more about it. But now, he'd have to concentrate on finding his missing ship. If anyone had stolen it, it'd be long gone by now and if that were the case, he might have to just take someone else's. Besides, the ship he had now was technically stolen from his parents, so it wasn't like Nolan didn't know his way around stealing one. Still, he'd rather not go through the trouble again.

Nolan had been stealing quite a bit of credits during his time here, but it was never enough to buy a new ship. It was enough to support himself during his stay, but it mostly caused even more trouble. The bounty hunters were catching wind that Nolan was spending his time on Nar Shaddaa, which meant that he needed to leave soon. Not only that, but he was pretty sure he wasn't going to find any information on the Jedi here.

He found himself in a hangar of freight ships, looking around for a ship suitable enough to get him off of this moon. He needed something small and quick, as he was no longer holding out hope of finding his own ship. He must have looked rather strange as he scoped out the ships, like some weird enthusiast. Coming from a family of ship engineers, he knew what to look for. Once he finally found one that suited his needs, he looked around to see if anyone was watching him. Once he concluded that he didn't have anyone's attention, he started to circle around the ship, trying to determine its condition.

Spoiler: OOC

Open to anyone!

 

[Mad Dog]

"Look, I don't care what you need it for" A powerful voice coming from a man standing next to a Nova-class Starfighter,"You placed the order and I have delivered, you will pay the agreed price, or.." he looked up to his RZX-637 "EndBringer" Guardian Droid. He was surrounded by three females who appeared to be acting as his body guards.

"Right now's just not a good time, I wasn't expecting you for another two weeks.." a shivering Rodian man replied weakly.

"I alerted you to my arrival almost two days ago.. It's a long flight from Kuat.." The man said impatiently.

"I know, I know but Paris you must understand...."

One of the females standing near the man stepped forward quickly and lifted the man off the ground by his neck.. "You will address him as Senator Paris Ogilive.."

The Senator let out an audible sigh before spotting the boy circling a ship nearby, probably a mechanic. "Excuse me boy, would you come over here?" Paris yelled across the room, he enjoyed further insulting his "Customer" after he was trying to wealch on the deal they had come to. "Now then" once the boy had approached,"This is a state of the art Nova-Class Starfighter! Fresh off the assembly line from Kuat Drive Yards it measures twelve and a half meters long, is complemented with two forward facing laser cannons, as well as two concussion missile launchers, and topped off with an Ion cannon, the ship is capable of performing at eighty-two MLG, and is one of the few star fighters equipped with a hyper driver! I've flown quite a ways from Kuat to deliver the ship to this man, and he thinks he has the right to not pay on delivery.." "I know right?" He replied to the non-existent reply of the boy,"Unfortunately for this man, I wont be leaving without having been paid for my services, Nor will he.."

 

[Enuf]

The Hissing and whurring of the pressure changing echo'd from the Large Black Ocean-spray landed in the Court-Yard, the boarding Platform slowly lowered itself down as the Man made his way down the ramp. His Dark cloak was thrown over his shoulders, hiding his scarred face from view of the World, a singular cybernetic Eye shined a light red as he glared around Nar Shaddaa. Luca didn't care for this place, but his mission was simple. His Father, had sent him to retrieve a detected Force Sensitive before the Jedi found him first. He slipped his glove onto his left hand, pulling it tightly against the mechanical whirring of the Joints.

His boots fell heavy onto the ground, bringing his hand up he waved the Droids located in his ship to lock it up. The Ramp closed behind him with a faint hissing sound. Taking a deep breath, he focused for a moment before walking into the busy streets of the City. He could feel the faint connection and planned to make his way towards it. Though, he wasn't expecting to run into any other Force-Users he made no effort to hide his own connection with the Force.

 

[Sebby]

Nolan flinched when someone yelled, and he turned toward the source. Upon seeing a man standing across the room, he noticed that the man must have been calling for him. Did Nolan even know this guy? Nolan cautiously approached the man, but from the way he was addressed, it seemed he didn't know him. Just as he approached, he overheard a woman referring to him as "senator." Nolan tried not to wrinkle his nose at that. He'd already had enough of the senators from his time on Naboo after being threatened to be arrested if he didn't help them. And he just had to bump into another one.

Nolan stood silent as the senator rambled on about his ship. It didn't sound half bad and it had offensive capabilities, which was already much better than the ship Nolan had lost. His parents built many ships, but they didn't build many fighters that he could recall. As the senator ended his little speech, a smile crept onto Nolan's face. Did he even have the money for this?

"If he doesn't want it, maybe I can take it off your hands," He offered, assuming that was what he was called here for. Anything to get him off this moon.

Suddenly, however, Nolan felt an ominous presence. He had no idea what it was or why he felt this way, but his smile faded a little. Was it a bounty hunter? Another annoying senator? It couldn't be. He'd never felt this way before. He glanced around, acting like something interesting caught his eye. If anyone tried anything in a crowded place like this, it'd be brave, but it wasn't like it never happened. He kept up his friendly face for the senator for the moment.

@Mad Dog @Enuf

 

[Mad Dog]

The Senator let out a small laugh,"Boy, do you know what one of these goes for?" Paris was taken back by the words the boy had said, he had assumed he was one of the mechanics, maybe he'd stumbled on something else.

The Rodian was still choking in the hands of the unusually strong woman who was holding him up. Paris waved his hand and he was let down, falling to the floor clutching his neck.

"Look I've had a long flight, and this.." he said pointing to the Rodian,"Was scheduled to make the purchase, I suppose making a sale is better than not." "After all a deal is a deal.." once the senator had finished his strangely placed sentence one of the women's legs flew through the air and struck the Rodian, leaving him curled on the floor, probably unconscious.

"How about this.." Paris then offered a price,"That's about eighty percent of the going rate.." the three women, and the one massive droid now facing the newcomer.

 

[Enuf]

Luca took a deep breath, his brow furrowed in annoyance as he slithered through the Crowd, making sure to avoid touching these people. After all, they were lower than him and he wanted to make sure they did not rub their dirt off. Though he moved carefully, he was swift through the crowds. It wouldn't be hard to pick him out if you caught a glimpse of his Cybernetic eye though his Sabers remained hidden inside his cloak. Moments passed before his eyes locked with a familiar sight, the Large droid towering over the Crowd.

He was familiar with the RZX, and preferred them to the Organic soldiers that the Sith always provided with him. Droids were easier to command, felt no fear nor mercy. Sadly, in this time he did not have any with him. Rolling his shoulders, the presence he felt was close and no more then shadow of the Droid. Approaching, he took a deep breath making sure to mask his presence in the Force.

"That's about eighty percent of the going rate..", the words rang inside his head as he could plainly see the group talking. Not wanting to come off shady, he spoke up emerging from the Crowd with his rather booming voice "I'll give you double for such a ship." a slick smile curled at his mouth as he approached the group, his eyes locked onto the Rodian on the ground walking around the body.

@Mad Dog @Sebby

 

[Sebby]

Spoiler: OOC

Sorry it took so long to reply holy crap

It was strange. The weird, ominous feeling that Nolan had before was now gone. Was it just his imagination? He didn't get this feeling very often, so it wasn't like his mind was playing tricks on him. At least, that's what he'd like to think. He decided to put that into the back of his mind and return to the task at hand. He needed to get his hands on a ship. He felt like he'd never find any Jedi unless he got off of Nar Shaddaa, since he'd been here long enough with no new information. He huffed when the senator asked him if he knew how much the ship went for. And there was a swift kick to the original buyer. Not the worst thing Nolan has seen lately.

"I have a vague idea," He replied, crossing his arms. He didn't like being referred to as 'boy' since it made him seem like a little kid, but he didn't want to bring that up. He had to get on the senator's good side. His eyes widened when the senator revealed the price of the ship. How many more acts of thievery would he have to commit to get that amount of money? "Ah...okay. That's great! But before I make such a large purchase, could I have a look inside the--"

That was when he was cut off by a robed man appearing by the group and saying he'd buy it for double. Who did he think he was?! Nolan turned to face the man, raising his eyebrows like he was offended. This new guy had 'evil' written all over him, and it might have had something to do with the cybernetic eye and the robe. Was he trying to look like a villain from something? More importantly, he was trying to take the ship Nolan was after!

"Butting in like that is pretty rude," He said, quirking an eyebrow. "You really have that kind of money to throw around?" As a thief, Nolan was actually interested in that bit of information.

@Mad Dog @Enuf

 

[Mad Dog]

The Senator's body guards all curled in close to him, the new comer posing some obvious bad juju.

"And who might you be?" He said a bit surprised at the new arrival. The guardian droid also turned to face the man who's cloaked was concealing, but not enough to give off certain features. The Senator took a step back, however even as he did so he gave no indication of fear or anything close to it. Of the three female body guards one stepped closer to the new man, not in a threatening manner, simply as a standard protocol.

After the newcomer's response.."It seems I have a second offer standing at one-hundred and sixty percent market value." Although it sounded like a statement, what he said was more of a question aimed at the original, or second original, customer as he then looked at the boy expecting a counter offer.

 

[Enuf]

His eyes traced the Child up and down for a moment, his lips curled into a rather teethy smile as his hands went to pull down his hood "Of course I do.", he fully showed his face to the Senator and the Guards around him. A Nasty gash went up towards eye, giving reason for his Cybernetics but still had a rather handsome structure remaining. Instinctively his hands placed themselves onto his hips as the Guards encircled him "I can afford that, easily. What do you need this ship?" he felt who this Person was, but wasn't sure. He was here to toy around for a moment.

 

[Sebby]

Nolan crossed his arms and wrinkled his nose at the robed guy. He didn't like where this was going at all, but if he really did have that kind of money to throw around, things might get a bit more interesting. Nolan didn't have much on his own, even after stealing a fair amount. It turned out Nar Shaddaa wasn't a place the wealthy wanted to hang around very much. Nolan had to get his hands on this ship, even if it meant bluffing. He was usually good at that.

He put on a confident smile at the man took his hood off. "All right," He said. "If you're going to be like that, I guess I need to step up my game too." He looked over to the senator. "I'll take it for four times that amount." He didn't have anywhere near that amount of credits, but he could act like he did. After all, it wasn't like he was actually planning on buying the ship. "And I need the ship to get off his moon and find the Je--" He caught himself. "Jed. My cousin. He wanted us to meet up again, but I can't do that without a ship." He knew it'd be weird to mention the Jedi at a time like this.

@Mad Dog @Enuf

 

[Mad Dog]

What was going on here.. The boy had just offered three-hundred and twenty percent the going rate for this ship.

The Senator a bit confused,"Uh ok, standing offer is three-hundred and twenty percent the going rate.." he said looking to the robed man expecting a counter offer, even if the amount was already astronomically high. He was beginning to suspect the two knew each other and the heavy tension in the room was hard to miss, only supporting his thoughts of the two.

 

[Enuf]

He smiled, his mechanical fingers twitching a little bit as Nolan proceeded to speak "Can you even afford that?" he scoffed, crossing his arms with a faintly intimidating glare. "I'll offer this." he then shot his gaze back towards the Senator "I'll buy the ship, for Five times the rate. I'm also in dire need of a ship for..." he thought a moment before letting the words roll off his tongue, as if they were always there "Business, I'm to report to my Superior at once. I can offer the Child a ride to his Cousins and that'll be that." he then turned back over to Nolan, faintly reckless his hands placed themselves confidently on his hips exposing the faint gleam of a Saber Hilt.

 

[Sebby]

Nolan nodded at the man's question. Of course he could afford it. Not. After all, the thief had a bounty on him for a reason, and he was confident enough in his engineering skills to figure out his way around the ship and how to take off with it. If he could only get the senator to let him take a look inside, he'd at least have a chance. But this robed person is getting in the way. He even offered a ride? Nolan knew better than to accept an offer like that from a stranger. Having grown up in the undercity of Coruscant, he knew of those that tried to kidnap people for the slave trade.

But then, Nolan noticed something shine from the man's belt. Was that...a lightsaber? Was he a Jedi? Nolan still didn't want to trust him immediately, but maybe this is exactly what he was looking for. Luck had a strange way of being on his side. "Oh yeah?" He asked. "But if you drop me off, how am I supposed to leave after I'm done? Besides, I think I know my way around a ship better than you do. If you can convince me that this is a better idea than buying the ship myself, then I'll take you up on it. If not..." He looked to the senator again. "I'll buy it for six times the amount." He was annoyed at being called a child once again, but he wouldn't let it show.

 

[Mad Dog]

What in the Galaxy is going on here...
"I suppose six times the initial amount at four-hundred and eighty percent is the standing." Paris was beginning to feel quite uneasy at the pair. The light saber quickly turning his mindset to a quick end of the haggling,"Well sirs that sounds like the final offer, whichever of you can make an immediate electronic funds transfer will receive the authorization codes and ownership of the fighter." Paris said hoping to end his involvement in this situation by taking his credits and leaving quickly.

 

[Enuf]

"Indeed." Luca brought up his wrist tapping on it, though he didn't immediately transfer the Credits. Instead he waited for Nolan, watching him and waiting for him to react to the offer. His eyes looked him up and down for a second "Well, If you know your way around ships, tell me. How far are you going to go in this type of Fighter?" his eyes perked up softly, a finger sitting on the "transfer" button.

 

[Sebby]

Wait, robed man here really had that kind of money on hand like that?! Nolan didn't entirely expect him to be able to pay it right now. It didn't matter, though. Whoever paid for it, Nolan was still going to get it. It not like he ever cared about who originally paid for something, but the authorization code made him a bit nervous. How was he going to get his hands on that? He thought for a moment to come up with a plan. He might be able to bypass it, but he assumed that a ship owned by a senator had more security protocols than normal.

He crossed his arms at the robed man hovered his hand, ready to transfer the credits at any second. Nolan didn't have a choice at this point. "Fine, I concede," He finally stated with a sigh. "But I'm going to make a deal with you, cyborg-guy. You said you'll take me to see my cousin, right? I'll take you up on that, but I'll be driving the ship. I don't trust you, and if you try anything, I'll beat you so bad you'll need two mechanical eyes." Nolan thought that this might work in his favor. If that man is a Jedi, he'd obviously know where they are. Not only that, but Nolan might be able to do something about that authorization code once he was actually in the ship.

 

[Galen Mareck]

Galen Paven had left Nar Shaddaa sometime ago. After leaving Odessen He some how found himself back on Nar Shaddaa. Why? Not even he knew. Every time he thought about Nar Shaddaa All he could think about was his Master, the Crimson colored Lightsaber twisting its way out of his Masters Chest, having that look of pure pain and sorrow. Now Galen had returned. That shit he managed to get going from that Base on Odessen had come in quite handy. He had made a few stops along the way but of course, here he was, back in the orbit of Nar Shaddaa.

Galen Had transmitted the codes, he managed to fabric from the computer on the base, to the Hangar operator whom have given Galen the Hangar number and docking station in which to land. Galen had managed to get that ship right where he needed to be. The Group of People could see the shield lowering and another raising. Galen could see the group from the cop bit portal. The first Shield had raised it self back up and the second had lowered. Galen saw the docking space and maneuvered that ship into it.

When Galan had landed the ship on the platform, He felt something odd to him. A Ripple in the force. As he did his final landing preparations, Galen looked out to the group again. The Man in the black robe had dark tendrils emitting from him as if he was shrouded bu the Dark side of the force. Galen had closed his eyes. He had never experienced the Force in such a way. A way in which strands of energy emitted off of a single being. The others, The others had white tendrils, nothing ominous about any of the others except the man in the Robe. Galen shook his head and shut the ship down. As it was shut down, the platform moved.
The Hissing from the Platform along with the movement gave Galen the indication that His ship was about to be docked. Of course Galen kept his eyes on the group, especially The one.

 

[Mad Dog]

"Very well sir." Paris said looking to the robed man with the strange metal eye,"Simply transfer the funds and I'll return transfer the codes and be out of your guy's hair." Paris stood there the man couldn't move fast enough as Paris just wanted out of here, but he wasn't leaving without his credits.

After the transfer Paris and his droids would make a quick exit returning to his ship and leaving the system as quickly as they could.

 

[Enuf]

Lucas eye twitched, he felt another being enter the field. It wasn't a Sith, but rather a strong presents of peace, and he knew what was coming and didn't wish to cause a scene. "Deal." he simply stated, looking over his shoulder for a briefd second as if scanning for something. His hand slid across the wrist PDA transfering the Credits, he then turned to Nolan outstretching his gloved cybernetic hand "Jissard, Luca." he simply stated. He was sure that a nobody like this would know who he was.

 

[Mad Dog]

Paris accepted the Credit transfer and transferred the ships codes, all before making a quick exit with hardly a "goodbye" or "thank you."

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